The doorway into the kitchen from the dining space and also from the back entry were positioned in such a way that the current set up was likely one of the few ways it could work. However, moving those doorways a bit would completely change the space and allow for a galley-style kitchen, maximizing storage and the much-needed expansion of the work triangle.

Relocation of appliances. The dishwasher was in the way of the stove, and vise versa. The fridge stuck out too far since the space was not sized for standard refrigerators. Our clients dreamt of a Wolf appliance suite, so we selected a range top, a separate wall oven off to the side, upgraded dishwasher with more room to load and unload, and a counter-depth refrigerator that blended seamlessly into the cooktop wall.

Ditching the soffit. With already lower ceilings, taking the cabinets to the ceiling was a must. Not only does it make the space feel bigger, there's more room for dishes.

Historically-led finishes. We turned to raw brass for the sink faucet and cabinet hardware.

An artisan painted custom hood. We had several sessions with a local artist to create the perfect color and texture on their hood while maintaining cleanability.